I love traveling because it allows me to meet new people from around the world and open my mind and heart. I've traveled to many different places and made amazing memories with both friends and strangers, and I don't plan on ever stopping.

I was born in Beijing and lived between there, Xi'an, and Zunyi for the first four years of my life. From China, my family made a huge move to Nashville, TN, where I learned English and found empowerment in being the only kid of Asian heritage around. In high school, we moved again to Richmond, VA, and I stayed in Virginia for college. After moving around so much, I knew that I wanted to study abroad as well, so I spent the spring of my 2nd year abroad in Glasgow, Scotland. After college, I lived in Washington, DC for three years and embraced the international spirit of the city. In 2020 with the pandemic stopping the world, I decided I needed a change. I moved to San Francisco in January 2021 and have been exploring the Bay Area since then!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Couchsurfing is a great way to travel and meet the most generous, friendly people

Interests

• arts
• cooking
• music
• live music
• hiking
• history
• urban exploration
• museums
• flexitarian

Music, Movies, and Books

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What I Can Share with Hosts

I can cook, clean, and of course provide great conversation

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Austria, Cambodia, China, Colombia, France, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Portugal, Singapore, Switzerland, Thailand, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

China, United Kingdom, United States